Happy Endings is similar to (but funnier than) a lot of other TV shows. Like How I Met Your Mother or New Girl, it follows the exploits of friends in their “late-20s.” In each, these groups go through zany adventures and regroup at a bar—despite seeming to lack the income to do so.…

I’m going to be a little dogmatic here and just come right out and say that, in general, food is the largest expense that any college student has.

Coffees before class, sushi lunches with friends, birthday dinners, and a pint or 5 at the pub all make the collegiate world go round. Full bellies and over-stimulated (or distorted, depending on your beverage) minds are the key components of our anatomy.

But if you haven’t heard already, food can end up costing you a ton of money. And when you’re abroad, it’s even worse.…

Previously, SALT went to its community to find out how real students handle the dreaded freshmen 15. But we didn’t tackle the real reason why that weight comes about in the first place. Don’t worry: We have a theory. (Hint: it’s about saving money.)…

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